Northwest Equine Stewardship

February is National Pet Dental Health Month!

Did you know that equine dental disease can lead to pain, tooth loss, and even infections in other organs? Did you realize that proper dental care can increase feed utilization, maximize your horse’s comfort, improve your horse’s overall health and even improve your horse’s performance? Over the past decade there has been an increase in veterinarian and horse owner knowledge when it comes to understanding the importance of equine dental care. Studies have shown that a horse’s dental health is an integral factor in many other health issues that could affect your horse. Dental disease can lead to pain, tooth loss, and even serious systematic infections.